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AE62 ETJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 ETJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 83,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,389 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 55,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,039 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,798 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2018 31,798 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,472 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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AE62 ETJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE62 ETJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE62 ETJ registered?

AE62 ETJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is AE62 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE62 ETJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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